Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A rare COVID-related illness in children has 5 kids hospitalized at Cook Children’s Hospital.
Parents of these children are just learning about Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C.
The symptom list includes fever, gut pain and vomiting and can present in children weeks after they’ve recovered from COVID-19.
Five children are currently hospitalized at Cook Children’s with the disease.
A 5-year old girl who is said to be the most severe cases of the illness was admitted to the high fever extremely and severely swollen eyes, nose and mouth.
Peyton Copeland’s mother Tara Copelend tells our media partner WFAA-TV that her condition at this time is “day-to-day.”
WATCH:
Symptoms to watch for according to the Centers for Disease Control:
Contact your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic right away if your child is showing symptoms of MIS-C:
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Neck pain
- Rash
- Bloodshot eyes
- Feeling extra tired
Be aware that not all children will have all the same symptoms.
Seek emergency care right away if your child is showing any of these emergency warning signs of MIS-C or other concerning signs:
- Trouble breathing
- Pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
- Severe abdominal pain
(Copyright 2020 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report contains material from the WFAA-TV)
